A cordon and search operation was launched in Achanambal Zafran colony area of Pantha Chowk on Tuesday, reports said.

According to the reports, soldiers of 50 RR launched a search operation in the area today afternoon, triggering fear and chaos among the residents, especially women.

The reports said that army thrashed a labourer during the operation.

Witnesses said that local police was not accompanying the army men during the operation, which is a requirement as per the Standard Operating Procedure.

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